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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.28, 843.38 and 445.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.28, 843.38 and 445.56 is: 614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.28 : 843.38 = 445.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.28/843.38 = 445.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.28x = 843.38 × 445.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.28x = 375,776.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,776.39/611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.74

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